Regulations no. 761 of 2003 on Animal Protection and Welfare (Protection of Egg-Laying Hens). Pays/Territoire Chypre Type du document Règlement Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Official Gazette of Cyprus Republic no. 3758 of 2003, Appendix III. Sujet Bétail, Alimentation et nutrition Mot clé Produits de volaille Enregistrement Production animale Protection des animaux Volaille Aliments pour animaux Santé des animaux Hygiène/procédures sanitaires Inspection Utilisation de l'eau par le bétail Commerce international Aire géographique Asie, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Méditerranée, Moyen-Orient, Asie Occidentale Résumé These Regulations, in compliance with the provisions of article 32 of the Animal Protection and Welfare Law of 1994 in its consolidated version, harmonise Cyprus Legislation with the European Directives 1999/74/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens, and 2002/4/EC on the registration of establishments keeping laying hens. The Regulations apply to establishments for eggs production with more than 350 laying hens and define: premises and establishments for production of eggs for human consumption; friable material allowing hens to satisfy their ethological needs; laying hens, as a species of hens for the production of eggs not intended for incubation. Matters covered by the Regulations include: conditions for keeping laying hens; registration for the activity of egg producer; restriction on import of laying hens from extra-European countries; inspection and control of hens; reduction of noise and specific provisions concerning lighting system in premises, in order to protect the health of the hens and enable them to rest without disorder; hygienic provisions and measures to ensure the cleanliness of premises; design and dimension of cages; measures prohibiting mutilation of hens; alternative breeding systems; use of water in facilities; position of feeding and watering equipments. Texte intégral Grec Site web www.mof.gov.cy Références - Législation Implemente Council Directive 1999/74/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens. Législation | Union européenne | 1999 Mot clé: Protection des animaux, Volaille, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 2002/4/EC on the registration of establishments keeping laying hens, covered by Council Directive 1999/74/EC. Législation | Union européenne | 2002 Mot clé: Volaille, Enregistrement, Collecte de données/déclarations Source: FAO, FAOLEX The Animal Protection and Welfare Act no. 46/I of 1994. Législation | Chypre | 1994 (2020) Mot clé: Crustacés, Poissons marins, Mollusques, Santé des animaux, Animaux aquatiques, Législation de base, Protection des animaux, Cheval, Volaille, Animal dangereux/animal nocif, Aliments pour animaux, Abattage, Transport/dépôt, Santé publique, Inspection, Autorisation/permis, Amphibiens, Oiseaux, Insectes, Reptiles, Faune sauvage, Chasse/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amendé par Regulations no. 306 of 2022 on Animal Protection and Welfare (Protection of Egg-Laying Hens) (Amendments). Législation | Chypre | 2022 Mot clé: Protection des animaux, Utilisation de l'eau par le bétail, Volaille Source: FAO, FAOLEX